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London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

London Stock Exchange, which was founded in 1571 and now has a market cap of almost $5 trillion.

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Securities

Bonds and stocks.
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Time Value of Money

The concept that money you have now is more valuable than the same sum in the future.
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Clean price

The quoted price of a gilt, which excludes accrued interest
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Interest Rate

The amount a lender charges for lending your money, or a borrower pays you for borrowing your money.
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Quick ratio

Learn what quick ratio stands for in financial terms and how to calculate it.
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Spot Rate

The currency exchange rate a bank quotes, valid with immediate effect.
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UK Treasury bill

A debt instrument issued by the UK government with a maturity of less than one year.
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Hedge Fund

Investment funds that are often associated with riskier and shorter-term trading strategies.
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Coupon

Also called a dividend, this is the fixed annual interest paid to gilt holders. It’s usually paid in two equal, semi-annual instalments and expressed as a percentage of the nominal value of the gilt.
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